but Jon Gruden’s reputation can still be salvaged Raiders NewsWhat’s salvageable about Raiders 2018 season? Three words: Jon Gruden’s reputationWhile the playoffs are likely out of reach, Gruden’s reputation can still be saved before the end of the season. Raiders see http://www.raidersauthorizedshops.com/au...lis-jersey former top pick CB Gareon Conley as ‘basically a rookie’Conley has seemingly been benched in favor of Daryl Worley who returned last week from a four game suspension. Gruden: ‘My fingerprints all over’ Raiders startAt least the Raiders head coach is finally taking some ownership for the team’s rough start. Raiders week 5 ballers and busters vs ChargersWho shined on Sunday in Los Angeles? Pete Carroll says Raiders Marshawn Lynch still ‘aggressive and explosive’Lynch will face his former coach on Sunday in London. Paul Guenther searching for Raiders every down cornerback tandemThus far, the Raiders defensive coordinator has heavily rotated his defensive backs, it looks like that could be coming to an end. Raiders salary-cap outlook is a lot brighter than their play on the fieldSome much-needed bright news for Raiders fans. AFC WestBroncos power rankings have fallen straight to the bottom of the barrelAfter a blowout loss, the Broncos have found themselves ranked near the bottom of the NFL. Broncos defense holds ‘players only’ meeting after embarrassing loss to JetsMaybe the leaders of the team will be able to light a spark and turn the season around. Chiefs near the top of NFL power rankingsThe Chiefs beat the Jaguars 30-14 but it wasn’t enough for them to take the top spot of the power rankings. Chargers owner Alex Spanos passes awayThe team has announced the passing of their longtime owner. Raiders vs Chargers: The best overall win of the yearThe win could be a springboard to turn the Chargers season around and continue to build off the momentum. Around The NFLJaguars sign Jamaal Charles with Leonard Fournette banged upThe veteran running back is expected to split carries with T.J. Yeldon. Buccaneers extend Ali Marpet making him fifth highest paid guard in the NFLThe five-year contract includes the third most guarantees ever given to a guard. Colts sign veteran safety Mike MitchellThe former Raider has a new home in Indianapolis.Working through the five stages of grief at the loss of Khalil Mack After weeks and weeks of speculation and hearsay, Jon Gruden and the Raiders did the unthinkable.Traded their future Hall of Fame, Defensive end, Khalil Mack.On December 8th, 1941 Rodney Hudson Jersey , one day after Japan’s attack on Pearl Harbor, President Franklin D. Roosevelt stood in front of a joint session of Congress and described the previous days attack on U.S. soil “a date which will live in infamy.”Today, I sit here and declare before Raider nation that September 1st, 2018 is also “a date which will live in infamy.”By now, we have all heard the details of the trade.What we once thought could and would never happen, has become reality.Khalil Mack will no longer wear the silver and black #52 jersey.No more moments like the five-sack games against the Denver Broncos or the pick six against the Carolina Panthers, no more will we have the only player in the history of the NFL to receive first team All-Pro honors at two positions (LB, DE) in the same year.The first stage of grief is denial.When the news first broke, and Adam Schefter’s tweet went out to the twitterverse Authentic Kelechi Osemele Jersey , Most of us could not believe what we were reading.Some of the thoughts going through my mind were, ‘This makes no sense,’ ‘This must be a mistake or some sort of fake news,’ ‘How can Derek Carr and the other guys take the field without Khalil?’Derek Carr was also in a state of disbelief.Soon after denial, came extreme anger.What on earth is Jon Gruden thinking?We all know that with his $100 million dollar contract comes full control of roster and personnel decisions.Reggie McKenzie is general manager by title only.When Gruden was named head coach of the Oakland Raiders for the second time, many of his critics were weary of his desire to want full control of personnel.The past has shown that Jon Gruden the GM can sometimes get in the way of Jon Gruden the coach.This is another example.It is amazing to me how in six months Jon Gruden has gone from the savior of the organization to public enemy number one in the minds of some.Once my anger subsided, which took a very long time, I found myself beginning to bargain with the football gods.‘Please let the deal include RoQuan Smith, Two first round picks Youth Reggie Nelson Jersey , and two second round picks. That is the only thing that will make this fair.’Then on second thought, ‘What if Khalil decided he wants to accept the Raiders offer anddoesn’t want to be a Chicago Bear?’I was desperate to come up with any logical scenario that would keep Khalil a Raider.Later in the day came the depression.What would I do with my Khalil Mack jersey? What will this defense look like without Khalil Mack?In 2016, the Raiders defense ranked dead last in the league in sacks with 25.In 2017, there was slight improvement.The Raiders ranked 24th with 31 sacks.Generating pressure off the edge could be a new problem for the 2018 Raiders defense. The trio of rookie defensive linemen P.J. Hall, Maurice Hurst, and Arden Key will have added pressure to produce with the loss of Mack.Also, Paul Guenther will shoulder more of the burden to ensure that his blitz schemes and packages are as creative as ever.The last stage of grief is acceptance.Yes, Khalil Mack was traded, but the team and it’s fans must move on.On September 10th http://www.raidersauthorizedshops.com/au...son-jersey , the Los Angles Rams are coming to town and the Raiders need to start the season with a win.With or without Khalil Mack.This is how the business of the NFL works.Players come and go.Isn’t that why we love sports?We develop a love and appreciation for an individual who is willing to lay it all on the line for our enjoyment.For four years Khalil Mack demonstrated what it meant to work hard, be dedicated to your job, be a leader, be an outstanding person, and win by any means!. And because of that I am forever grateful to have the opportunity to have had him on this team.